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Gabby Zemer

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President of Production

Limelight
01.2022 - Current

Oversaw development, packaged and sold a 15m jukebox musical to Sony Tristar set for production in March 2024.


Found, developed and packaged a low-budget horror film starring Isabela Merced to Lionsgate as a negative pick-up, after filtering through numerous studio and independent financing offers.


During the writers strike, developed an unscripted TV show with Robin Antin of PlaygroundLA and 101 Studios. Currently in negotiations.


Tapped by A+E Studios to help re-develop and produce a grounded sci-fi pilot.


Added three feature projects and two tv projects to our development slate as well as manage existing projects, shepherding them in any and all stages.


Oversaw post-production on Aristotle & Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe and Wildflower, including re-cuts, re-shoots, and managing the festival run and distribution plans.


Continued to foster relationships with agents, producers, filmmakers and talent.


Trained and mentored junior members of the team, fostering a culture of continuous learning, growth and creativity.

Development Executive

Olive Bridge Entertainment
11.2019 - 10.2021

Developed and added multiple feature projects to the slate – successfully selling four to major studios including Searchlight & Disney.


Internally developed new takes on existing IP and packaged each project accordingly, including a four-quadrant hybrid animated pitch that was sold to Disney.


Sourced and assessed creative submissions for current slate, company mandates and the marketplace.


Gave creative notes and feedback on projects during every stage – development, production, and post-production.


Collaborated with writers, directors, producing partners and studio executives to shepherd projects.


Created and maintained lists: internal tracking, available talent, new talent, and competitive information.


Provided additional creative and development support for colleagues and company wide projects.


Cultivated relationships with new writers, directors, and filmmakers, especially those who have been underrepresented.

Creative Executive

Blumhouse Productions
06.2017 - 11.2019

Oversaw production on titles including Black Christmas, The Craft: Legacy, and The Invisible Man.


Oversaw additional photography of Black Christmas to ensure a PG-13 rating for a theatrical wide release.

Searched for material to be adapted, remade or developed for the theatrical feature dept.

Found writers/directors for open assignments.


Gave creative notes and feedback on projects in development, production and post.


Collaborated with writers, producers, directors and partnering production companies.

Created and maintained lists: internal tracking, available talent, new talent, and competitive information.

Executive Assistant

Blumhouse Productions
06.2016 - 06.2017

Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.


Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments for three senior executives including the Head of BA, Head of Marketing and the President, Charles Layton


Managed and maintained extensive legal servers and files, as well as received a Notary License to aid the BA team.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film & Television

Tisch School of The Arts, NYU
New York, NY
05.2015

Additional Work

Independent Producer, Bartender, Barista, House Painter, and Volunteer Dog Trainer: Guiding Eyes for the Blind

Timeline

Vice President of Production

Limelight
01.2022 - Current

Development Executive

Olive Bridge Entertainment
11.2019 - 10.2021

Creative Executive

Blumhouse Productions
06.2017 - 11.2019

Executive Assistant

Blumhouse Productions
06.2016 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Film & Television

Tisch School of The Arts, NYU
Gabby Zemer